Two soft autumn fruits and a few fresh mint leaves. The pear keeps it juicy, the persimmon adds honeyed sweetness, and the mint gives a clean, cooling finish.
1
pear ripe, cored
1
persimmon peeled
8 leaves
mint leaves
5 oz
water
Garnish: Mint sprig · Ice: Served up, no ice
Pear Persimmon Smoothie with Fresh Mint
Sweet and smooth with juicy pear, honeyed persimmon and a cool, fresh mint finish.
Pear and persimmon are both at their best in autumn and blend into a smooth, naturally sweet base. Fresh mint cuts through the sweetness and keeps the drink from tasting heavy. This version uses fresh mint leaves rather than tea, which gives a brighter, more pronounced flavour than our other pear and persimmon smoothies.
Pears provide fibre, persimmons beta-carotene. It suits breakfast or a light afternoon snack.
Fresh is much better here; dried mint tastes dusty in a cold drink.
Yes, unless it is Sharon fruit; unripe persimmon tastes furry.
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
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